CVE-2014-0243: check_mk_project check_mk Link Following
CVSS: 5.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 19-07-2018Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2014-0243 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Link Following vulnerability in check_mk_project check_mk. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 47.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 5 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.59%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits5reference
Timeline
- 19-07-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Check_MK through 1.2.5i2p1 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack to a file in /var/lib/check_mk_agent/job.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 2.1Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.59%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
47%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.59% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.59%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
5 foundExploit Reference (openwall.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (lists.fedoraproject.org)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (lists.fedoraproject.org)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Check_mk_project1 product
- check_mk≤ 1.2.5 | 1.2.5:i2p1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
11 links- secuniaresearch.flexerasoftware.com/advisories/58536Third Party AdvisoryX Refsource SECUNIAPermissions Required
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/28/1Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTExploitThird Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134166.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource FEDORAExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134160.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource FEDORAExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1101669X Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/126857/Check_MK-Arbitrary-File-Disclosure.htmlX Refsource MISCExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/532224/100/0/threadedMailing ListX Refsource BUGTRAQExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry